Is liquor completely banned in Gaya? My neighbour is selling alcohol from his house in Gaya, where do I complain?

Detailed Legal Analysis

Yes, alcohol is banned in Gaya under Bihar Rent Control Act 2017, which prohibits manufacture, sale, transport, and consumption of liquor across the state. You can file a complaint at the nearest police station or before the district excise officer, and serious violations can also be taken up through the Patna High Court by way of a writ petition if authorities fail to act.

The law prescribes imprisonment up to life and fines for repeat offenders, and even possession of a small quantity is a non-bailable offence. I advise you to gather evidence such as photographs or witness statements before approaching the police, and to send a written complaint by registered post so you retain proof.

If local police ignore your complaint, you may escalate it to the Superintendent of Police or file a PIL in the Patna High Court seeking enforcement of the prohibition regime.